Decision Support Systems Journal Citation Rate 2026
0167-9236
eISSN 1873-5797
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Decision Support Systems
Decision Support Systems (DSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Business Process Modeling and Analysis and Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0167-9236 (e-ISSN 1873-5797). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3280 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Decision Support Systems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Decision Support Systems has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Business Process Modeling and Analysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Decision Support Systems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Decision Support Systems should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Decision Support Systems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Decision Support Systems
- Budget $3280 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Business Process Modeling and Analysis, Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, Digital Marketing and Social Media. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-9236 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5797 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3280 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Decision Support Systems is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3280.
In our subject taxonomy, Decision Support Systems is classified under Business Process Modeling and Analysis, Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, Digital Marketing and Social Media and Semantic Web and Ontologies.
Decision Support Systems is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.457.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.457 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S11479521
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